The Do’s and Don’ts of Dating Your Boss
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>54% of American workers have had a crush on their boss or co-worker, according to a survey from the Society for Human Resource Management. The survey also found that 27% of American workers have had a workplace romance and 27% of those were with their boss or higher up. However, dating the boss can be complicated and raises issues of abuse of power, conflict of interest/favoritism, and sexual harassment. The power structure can make the subordinate feel obligated to the superior and the superior can manipulate their authority. The relationship can result in favoritism, leading to low team morale and resentment among coworkers. Before entering a relationship with the boss, it is important to be aware of these potential issues.